UK Plumbing & Electrical News

FuseBox vs Axiom vs MK Sentry: a practical consumer unit buying guide for UK electricians covering 18th Edition compliance, SPD integration, Type A RCDs, and when to specify Hager. With current pricing from APM Electricals, Acton.

A practical GU10 LED specification guide for UK electricians — covering lumens vs watts, colour temperature choices, beam angles, dimmability, IP ratings for bathrooms, and how to spec every room correctly.

Complete GU10 LED buying guide: lumen equivalents, colour temperature, beam angle, dimmable compatibility, IP ratings for bathrooms, and fire-rated downlight requirements — from APM Electricals, Acton.

How thermostatic radiator valves work, how to choose between angled, straight, and corner types, how to size for 15mm or 22mm pipe, and a step-by-step guide to replacing a TRV — including the seized olive fix.

Which cable for which job? The complete UK reference guide: Twin and Earth (1.0–10mm²), three-core and earth, SWA armoured for outbuildings and underground, flex, and the BS 7671 derating rules you need to get the sizing right.

Every fitting in the Aquaflow 50mm waste system explained: straight couplings, bends, branches, access plugs, reducers, and pipe clips. Solvent weld technique, Building Regs Part H requirements, and where to buy in West London.

Everything a working plumber needs to know about PTFE tape: grades, correct application technique, BSP thread types, gas regulations, and common mistakes — from the trade counter at APM Electricals, Acton.

Extract rate, fan size, timer vs humidity sensor, noise levels and IP zones — everything you need to specify the right extractor fan for a domestic bathroom or kitchen.

Specify the wrong colour temperature and the client will call. This guide explains when to use 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 6500K LED lighting — with a quick reference table and notes on CRI.